PlainZIP

Altamont, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37301

Grundy County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,429
10/sq mi
$35,417
Median income
$133,100
Median home value
13.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Altamont pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37301 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37301 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Altamont, Grundy County, Tennessee, home to just 1,429 residents across 140.1 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 37301 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,417 (47% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $26,364. Local economic indicators show a 28.5% poverty rate alongside 16.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $133,100 (46% below the state average); renters pay a median of $967 monthly, and 91.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is -. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Grundy County, so you can benchmark 37301 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 37301

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Altamont, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37301.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37301, Altamont, TN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,429

Population

140.1

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 37301?

45.6

Median Age

54.4%

Male

45.6%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 97.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$35,417

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$26,364

Per Capita Income

28.5%

Poverty Rate

16.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 37301 ranks nationally

Altamont, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$35,417 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

757

Total Housing Units

613

Occupied Units

144

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.2%
Renter 8.8%

$133,100

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$967

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 37301, employing approximately 946 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,195,000.

28

Businesses

946

Employees

$66.2M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 4 14.3%
Retail trade 4 14.3%
Construction 3 10.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 10.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 37301 vs 37313 →

ZIP 37301 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37301 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 37301 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 37301 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
37313 Coalmont, TN 1,731 6.2 mi
37366 Pelham, TN 828 7.2 mi
37305 Beersheba Springs, TN 889 6.5 mi
37394 Viola, TN 105 9.0 mi
37387 Tracy City, TN 3,323 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Grundy County

37387 standard
Tracy City, TN
Pop: 3,323
37356 standard
Monteagle, TN
Pop: 2,486
37339 standard
Gruetli Laager, TN
Pop: 2,018
37313 standard
Coalmont, TN
Pop: 1,731
37365 standard
Palmer, TN
Pop: 1,314
37305 standard
Beersheba Springs, TN
Pop: 889

Related Areas

Grundy County Altamont, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37301 in? ▼
ZIP code 37301 (Altamont) is located in Grundy County, Tennessee. Grundy County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grundy-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37301? ▼
ZIP code 37301 in Altamont, TN has a population of 1,429 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37301? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37301 is $35,417, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37301? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37301 is $133,100, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37301? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37301 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37301? ▼
ZIP code 37301 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 946 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37301? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37301 are: Manufacturing (4), Retail trade (4), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37301? ▼
In ZIP code 37301, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37301? ▼
In ZIP code 37301, approximately 91.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37301? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37301 is 28.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.